Patricia Aguilar-Patino
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Yucaipa,USA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Review Nurse
I.E.H.P
03.2023 - Current
- Review prior authorization
LVN Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Assist provider
- Vitals
- EKG
- Injections
LVN Nurse
Alliance HealthCare Services
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Tracheostomy care
- G-tube feeds/care
- Assess patients' condition during every visit and chart your observations
- Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review
- Administer medication as prescribed by the patient's Physician
- Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing
- Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures
- Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians and anyone else involved in the patient's care plan
- Provide palliative care as needed to keep the patient comfortable
- Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient's quality of life
- Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests
LVN Nurse -Cardiothoracic Surgery
Loma Linda University Health
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Using computer applications
- Answering telephones
- Greeting patients
- Taking medical histories
- Updating and filing patient medical records
- Scheduling appointments, Cardiac procedures and Surgeries
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for examination
- Assisting the physician during examinations
- Instructing patients about medication and special diets
- Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Transplant Patient Assistant
Loma Linda University Healthcare
07.2012 - 08.2018
- Using computer applications
- Answering telephones
- Greeting patients
- Taking medical histories
- Updating and filing patient medical records
- Scheduling appointments, GI procedures and Surgeries
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for examination
- Assisting the physician during examinations
- Instructing patients about medication and special diets
- Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Medical Assistant
Loma Linda University Healthcare
03.2007 - 07.2012
- I floated throughout Loma Linda's 10 outpatient medical offices
- Using computer applications
- Answering telephones
- Greeting patients
- Updating and filing patient medical records
- Coding and filling out insurance forms
- Scheduling appointments
- Taking medical histories
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for examination
- Assisting the physician during examinations
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests
- Instructing patients about medication and special diets
- Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician
- Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Family Medicine Medical Assistant
Loma Linda University Healthcare
01.2005 - 03.2007
- Preparing Patients for Examinations
- Taking Medical Histories
- Assisting the Physician during Examinations
- Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
- Calling in Prescriptions to Pharmacies
- Collect Laboratory Specimens
- Sterilize Medical Instruments
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Dr. Rosalie de Guzman
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories
- Preparing patients for examination
- Drawing blood
- Scheduling appointments
- Maintaining medical records
- Billing and coding for insurance purposes
- Preparing correspondence
- Administering medications as directed by the physician
- Discussing prescriptions and nutrition with patients
Education
Locational
Northwest Career College
Riverside04-2018
Skills
- Clinical utilization review
- Review criteria's and medical records
Timeline
Utilization Review Nurse
I.E.H.P
03.2023 - Current
LVN Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2019 - 03.2023
LVN Nurse
Alliance HealthCare Services
09.2018 - 09.2019
LVN Nurse -Cardiothoracic Surgery
Loma Linda University Health
08.2018 - 03.2019
Transplant Patient Assistant
Loma Linda University Healthcare
07.2012 - 08.2018
Medical Assistant
Loma Linda University Healthcare
03.2007 - 07.2012
Family Medicine Medical Assistant
Loma Linda University Healthcare
01.2005 - 03.2007
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Dr. Rosalie de Guzman
01.2002 - 12.2004
Locational
Northwest Career College
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